Tom Büdgen (born 19 May 1985) is a Dutch professional wrestler. He is signed to All Elite Wrestling (AEW), where he performs under the ring name Malakai Black. He is a former one-time AEW World Trios Champion. He is also known for his work in WWE, where he performed as Aleister Black from 2017 to 2021.

Jan 23, 2025 · Fightful Select recently reported that Malakai Black was expected to be finishing up with AEW if he hadn’t already. The departure comes after reported tensions between sides dating back quite ...

Jan 24, 2025 · Malakai Black Tom Budgen Birthdate: 05/19/1985 Height: 6'0" Weight: 215 Ib. Prior to signing with WWE, Budgen worked for promotions across Europe, United States, and Japan, under the ring name Tommy End. He most notably wrestled ...

Jan 16, 2025 · Malakai reportedly didn’t like it when AEW added "a lot" of injury time to the end of his contract, but it sounds like he will be a free agent soon and would be welcomed back as a top star by WWE.

Jan 11, 2025 · Outside of competing on live TV, Malakai Black and his wife Zelina Vega have founded their wrestling school, The Dark Arts Gym. On social media, Malakai is seen training and holding events in his ...

5 days ago · Although Malakai Black has left AEW, his former proteges remain, and the trio of Brody King, Buddy Matthews, and Julia Hart debuted their new name on tonight's Homecoming edition of "AEW Collision ...

Nov 7, 2024 · On AEW Dynamite last night (Nov. 6), Adam Cole wrestled Malakai Black. It was a bit of an awkward affair*, as it was continuing the story of Cole’s comeback from a nearly career-ending injury.

Tom Büdgen (born 19 May 1985) is a Dutch professional wrestler. He currently wrestles for All Elite Wrestling (AEW) and competes under the ring name Malakai Black. He is also known for his time wrestling in WWE where he wrestled under the ring name Aleister Black and was a one-time NXT Champion.

Jul 24, 2024 · After a brief hiatus due to a minor calf tear and knee hyperextension, Black made a triumphant return last October, cementing his status as a key player within The House of Black faction....

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